BEST Precision 2201 Series 36"...
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Precision Hardware Inc (PHI) 2201 Series - 36" Exit Only, Wide Stile Reversible Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

BEST Precision 2201 Series 36" Wide Stile Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

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BEST Precision 2201 Series 36" Wide Stile Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

Professional Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device Solution

The BEST Precision 2201 Series delivers professional-grade exit device performance for commercial door applications. Designed for doors 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick and up to 4'-0" wide by 10'-0" high openings, this 36" wide stile surface vertical rod exit device features heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel construction with investment cast steel chassis. The device incorporates a center driven cam design compatible with many manufacturers' access control exterior trim, requiring minimum 50-degree tailpiece rotation for latch retraction.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Compatibility: Accommodates doors 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick, up to 4'-0" wide by 10'-0" high openings for versatile commercial applications.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Covers, touchbar, device channel, lock/hinge side filler, vertical rods and end cap manufactured from heavy wrought brass, bronze or stainless steel for exceptional durability.
  • Access Control Integration: Center driven cam design compatible with many manufacturers' access control exterior trim with minimum 50-degree tailpiece rotation requirement.
  • Professional Grade Certification: UL Listed for Panic and Fire Exit Hardware, BHMA certified ANSI 156.3 Grade 1 for demanding commercial applications.
  • Field Selectable Functions: Functions are field selectable with standard "03" function furnished when not specified for installation flexibility.
  • Reversible Design: Reversible for all functions and trims with standard RHRB packing for versatile installation options.
  • Precision Hardware Components: Stainless steel deadlocking top latchbolt with 3/4" throw and steel plated bottom bolt with independent action 5/8" throw.
  • Complete Strike Package: Includes S300 surface applied investment cast stainless steel top strike and S460 flush mounted steel bottom strike, both black powder coated.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Fire Rating: No
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Surface Vertical Rod
  • Series: 2200 Series
  • Subcategory: Surface Vertical Rod

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness, stile width, and handing as applicable to this product.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and/or frame surfaces.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions.
  4. Install all mounting hardware and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper function and make final adjustments as needed. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Choose BEST Quality?

BEST Precision 2201 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel construction and investment cast steel chassis rated for demanding commercial applications. UL Listed for Panic and Fire Exit Hardware with BHMA certified ANSI 156.3 Grade 1 performance ensures dependable operation where safety and security are essential. Engineered for commercial environments requiring robust exit device performance with access control integration capabilities.

Product Specs

Series:
2200 Series
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Surface Vertical Rod
Subcategory:
Surface Vertical Rod
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Fire Rating:
No
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST 2201 628 36 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the BEST Precision 2201 exit device work on a 2 inch thick door?
Yes. The Precision 2201 surface vertical rod device covers doors from 1-3/4 inch up to 2-1/4 inch thick, so a 2 inch door is inside the range. The opening itself can go up to 4 ft wide by 10 ft high. That thickness range is wider than most competing surface vertical rod devices, which are built for 1-3/4 inch only.
2) Can I use the 2201 on a pair of doors with no center mullion?
Yes, that is what a surface vertical rod device is for. The 2201 latches at the head with a stainless steel deadlocking top latchbolt at 3/4 inch throw and at the sill with a steel plated bottom bolt at 5/8 inch throw, both acting independently, so the leaf secures without a center mullion. A rim device would need a mullion between the leaves.
3) Do I need to specify handing when I order a Precision 2201?
No. The 2201 is reversible for all functions and trims. It ships packed RHRB as standard, and it is field reversed to the other hand as needed, so one part number covers both hands on a pair of doors.
4) Will the Precision 2201 work with my access control trim from another manufacturer?
Usually yes. The 2201 uses a center driven cam design that accepts many manufacturers' access control exterior trim. The requirement is a minimum 50 degree tailpiece rotation to retract the latch, so check the rotation spec on the trim you intend to use before committing.
5) Is the Precision 2201 heavy duty enough for a school or hospital main corridor?
It is built for that level of traffic. The 2201 is BHMA certified to ANSI 156.3 Grade 1, which is the highest commercial cycle and strength class, and it is UL Listed for Panic and Fire Exit Hardware. Covers, touchbar, device channel, filler, vertical rods, and end cap are heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel on an investment cast steel chassis.
6) The 2201 will not work on my fire rated opening - what surface vertical rod device should I use instead?
The Precision 2201 is not fire rated, so for a labeled opening look at a fire rated surface vertical rod device instead. The TownSteel EF9727 is a Grade 1 fire rated heavy duty unit sized 36" x 84" and rated for wood doors, the Sargent 2727 is a Grade 1 fire rated reversible wide stile device, and the Adams Rite 3100 Series is a fire rated wide stile Grade 1 device in 30". Arrow's S1150 is a fire rated exit-only device in 30" that suits narrow or wide stile.
7) My door is a narrow stile aluminum storefront - can I use the Precision 2201?
No. The 2201 is a wide stile device and needs a wide stile door. For narrow stile openings use a device built for that rail: the Von Duprin 3327A-3ft and 7527-3ft are Grade 1 narrow stile surface vertical rod devices for 36" doors, the Falcon 19-V-EO 3FT is a Grade 1 narrow stile exit-only device, and the Corbin Russwin ED4400 is a Grade 1 narrow stile 36" device that accepts trim. Adams Rite's 8200 Series is a narrow stile Grade 1 device in 30".
8) What is the closest equivalent to the BEST Precision 2201 36" wide stile surface vertical rod exit device from another manufacturer?
The Von Duprin 2227-3FT is the nearest match in the same footprint: a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device for 36" doors, non-handed, for 1-3/4" doors and not fire rated. The Precision 2201 is also a wide stile surface vertical rod device in 36", non-fire-rated, and it covers a wider door thickness range of 1-3/4" to 2-1/4". Falcon's 25-V-EO 3FT and Sargent's 3727 are comparable wide stile Grade 1 surface vertical rod exit-only devices as well.
9) My doors are 2" thick - which surface vertical rod devices will fit?
The BEST Precision 2201 is built for doors 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick, so a 2" door is inside its range. Most of the comparable devices are catalogued for 1-3/4" doors only, including the Von Duprin 2227-3FT, the Falcon 20-V 3FT, the Arrow 3700 Series, and the Corbin Russwin ED5400, so the 2201 is the one to specify when the leaf is thicker than 1-3/4".
10) Looks similar but isn't - what should I watch for when cross-referencing the Precision 2201?
Two traps. First, the Sargent 12-8710 is a wide stile Grade 1 surface vertical rod device but its function is dummy, so it will not latch or release like the 2201, which has a deadlocking top latchbolt with 3/4" throw and an independent bottom bolt with 5/8" throw. Second, several look-alikes in 30" rather than 36" - the Adams Rite 8100 and 3100 and the Arrow 3700 - will not cover a 36" leaf the way the 2201 does.
11) Does the 2201 come with the strikes or do I order those separately?
Strikes are included. You get the S300 surface applied investment cast stainless steel top strike and the S460 flush mounted steel bottom strike, both black powder coated. The S460 mounts flush at the threshold, so plan for that prep in the floor or sill.
12) What function does the 2201 ship with if I do not specify one?
Functions on the 2201 are field selectable, and when nothing is specified the device is furnished as the standard 03 function. If your spec calls for a different function, call it out on the order rather than relying on the default.
13) Can I get the Precision 2201 with lever trim instead of exit only?
Three trim choices are offered: 1701 pull trim with cover plate, 4901 lever trim with cover plate, or none for a device only exit installation. Pick the lever trim where the outside needs controlled entry, the pull where it is dogged open during business hours, and device only where the door is egress out with no outside operation.
14) What dogging options are there on the BEST Precision 2201, and which should I pick?
Three: cylinder dogging, hex dogging, or less dogging. Hex key dogging is the common choice where maintenance staff hold the door latched open during occupied hours. Cylinder dogging puts that control on a keyed cylinder so only keyholders can dog the device. Less dogging is what you order when facility policy, or a fire door, does not permit dogging at all.
15) What does the LBR less bottom rod option do on a vertical rod exit device?
Less bottom rod removes the lower rod and bolt, so the device latches at the head only. It is chosen to keep the threshold clear, which matters on carpeted floors, wet or dirty sills, and ADA paths where a floor strike is a trip and maintenance problem. The tradeoff is less securement at the bottom of the leaf. The 2201 requires an LBR yes or no selection when ordering.
16) I have a 10 foot tall door. Will the 2201 cover it?
Yes. The 2201 handles openings up to 4 ft wide by 10 ft high, so a 10 foot leaf is within range. The touchbar itself is the 36 inch size for a 3 foot wide door; door height is handled by the vertical rod length, so state the actual opening height when ordering.
17) Is there a lighter duty or Grade 2 alternative to the Precision 2201 for a low traffic door?
The Precision 2201 is BHMA certified ANSI 156.3 Grade 1. If a lower certification level is acceptable on the opening, the Dexter ED2000 Series is a Grade 2 surface vertical rod panic device and the TownSteel TS5100 in 36" x 84" is a Grade 2 wide stile surface vertical rod device. The Design Hardware 2000V in 33" is catalogued as a standard duty surface vertical rod device, as is the Orca OED56 in 36", which ships less bottom rod in an aluminum finish and is non-handed.
18) What wide stile surface vertical rod devices besides the Precision 2201 will take exterior lever trim?
The Precision 2201 is offered with 4901 lever trim or 1701 pull trim as well as device only, and its center driven cam accepts many manufacturers' access control exterior trim with at least 50 degrees of tailpiece rotation. Among comparable wide stile devices, the Corbin Russwin ED5400 is a Grade 1 36" surface vertical rod device listed as exit only or accepting trim. If a crossbar style device that accepts operator trim suits the job better, the Corbin Russwin ED7400 does that in narrow stile.
19) I need a touchbar, not a crossbar or pushpad - which of these are which?
The BEST Precision 2201 uses a touchbar, and its covers, touchbar, device channel, vertical rods and end cap are heavy wrought brass, bronze or stainless steel. Among the comparables, the Corbin Russwin ED7400 is a crossbar device and the Arrow 3700 Series uses a wide stile pushpad, so neither gives the same flat touchbar operation. The Sargent 3727 is described with a standard push bar.
20) Which surface vertical rod device should I use on a wood door?
Among the comparable devices, TownSteel lists wood door compatibility on the ED8927 and ED3727 in 36" x 84" and on the fire rated EF9727. The Von Duprin 7527-3ft and 7827-3ft are both listed as not wood door compatible, so those two should be kept off wood leaves.
21) I need hex key dogging on a 3 ft vertical rod device - what are my options?
The BEST Precision 2201 is configurable with hex dogging, cylinder dogging, or less dogging, and it is reversible for all functions and trims with standard RHRB packing. Among the comparables, the Von Duprin 7827-3ft is a 3 ft Grade 1 surface vertical rod device specified with hex key dogging.
22) We are standardizing a building on one exit device family - what makes the Precision 2201 different from the Dexter ED1000 and ED1500 vertical rod devices?
All three are Grade 1 surface vertical rod devices. The Dexter ED1000 and ED1500 are catalogued as Grade 1 series without a stile designation, while the BEST Precision 2201 is specifically a wide stile device in 36", built for openings up to 4'-0" wide by 10'-0" high and doors 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick, and offered across ten finishes from 605 bright brass through 630 satin stainless and 690 statuary dark bronze - useful when you need one device family to match varied finish schedules across a facility.
23) I need a 33 inch device rather than 36 - what is comparable to the Precision 2201?
The BEST Precision 2201 covered here is a 36" device. If the opening calls for a 33" bar, the Design Hardware 1000V is a heavy duty surface vertical rod device in 33" and the Design Hardware 2000V is the standard duty version in the same 33" length; neither is fire rated.
24) Which finish of the 2201 should I use on an exterior door exposed to weather?
For a weather exposed opening, 626W satin chrome weatherized is the finish to specify, and pair it with the WTS or WTDS weatherized monitoring switch if you are monitoring the touchbar. Nine other finishes cover interior work: 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 612 satin bronze, 613 satin bronze oil rubbed, 622 matte black, 625 bright chrome, 628 satin aluminum, 630 satin stainless, and 690 statuary dark bronze.
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